Question 1

Neocorporatism, also known as societal corporatism

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A) is created by design and mandated by the state 
B) is created by design 
C) is mandated by the state 
D) evolves historically and voluntarily 
A) is created by design and mandated by the state 
B) is created by design 
C) is mandated by the state 
D) evolves historically and voluntarily D

Question 2

List two arguments that critics make against the proportional representation system?

Accepted Answer

Arguments against proportional representation include indirect elections; creates an opportunity for extremist parties; underrepresents local concerns

Question 3

Electoral systems are

Accepted Answer

A) determined by the number of political parties that can get elected to office 
B) formal, legal mechanisms that translate votes into control over political offices 
C) systems in which the individual with most votes gets elected 
D) systems in which parties interact with one another 
A) determined by the number of political parties that can get elected to office 
B) formal, legal mechanisms that translate votes into control over political offices 
C) systems in which the individual with most votes gets elected 
D) systems in which parties interact with one another B

Question 4

A system in which multiple parties exist but one wins every election and governs continuously is called a dominant-party system

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Japan drew its electoral district lines to over-represent rural voters in order to

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A) punish urban voters for their behavior during the war 
B) provide strong support for the anticommunist Liberal Democratic Party 
C) promote workers' rights 
D) weigh votes according to demographic conditions 
A) punish urban voters for their behavior during the war 
B) provide strong support for the anticommunist Liberal Democratic Party 
C) promote workers' rights 
D) weigh votes according to demographic conditions

Question 6

In majoritarian systems, candidates must win 50 percent plus one of the votes to be elected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Japan responded to corruption scandals in the 1970s-1990s by

Accepted Answer

A) banning the LDP, which had been at the heart of most of the scandals 
B) reforming its electoral system to reduce the role of money 
C) forbidding Japanese politicians' attendance at weddings and funerals 
D) looking to international assistance to sort out its problems 
A) banning the LDP, which had been at the heart of most of the scandals 
B) reforming its electoral system to reduce the role of money 
C) forbidding Japanese politicians' attendance at weddings and funerals 
D) looking to international assistance to sort out its problems

Question 8

Explain the role of geographically-based, "regional" political parties vis-à-vis Duverger's Law.Please include in your answer a definition of Duverger's Law and an explanation of its consequences.

Accepted Answer

Students should recognize that Duverger'

Question 9

Attempts to organize associations to promote the rights of lower-caste Indians have been hindered by a

Accepted Answer

A) lack of affirmative action programs 
B) legal enshrinement of "untouchability" 
C) localization of traditional caste identities 
D) government opposition to lower-caste rights 
A) lack of affirmative action programs 
B) legal enshrinement of "untouchability" 
C) localization of traditional caste identities 
D) government opposition to lower-caste rights

Question 10

Explain two aspects of interest-group pluralism.

Accepted Answer

Many groups exist to

Question 11

Under closed-list PR systems, political parties present ranked lists of candidates

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Formal legal mechanisms that translate votes into control over political offices and shares of votes are called electoral systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A system in which each geographical district elects a single representative to a legislature is called proportional representation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Corporatism mandated by the state is known as neo-corporatism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A party system in which multiple parties and free and fair elections exist but one party wins every election and governs continuously is called a multi-party system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which region has the highest percentage of seats in the lower house occupied by women?

Accepted Answer

A) Americas 
B) Europe, OSCE member countries 
C) Nordic countries 
D) sub-Saharan Africa 
A) Americas 
B) Europe, OSCE member countries 
C) Nordic countries 
D) sub-Saharan Africa

Question 17

In a closed-list proportional representation system, voters select

Accepted Answer

A) a party 
B) an individual 
C) a platform 
D) multiple candidates 
A) a party 
B) an individual 
C) a platform 
D) multiple candidates

Question 18

The collective action problem originates with

Accepted Answer

A) the rational belief that individual actions have great and clear effect 
B) the rational belief that individual actions have little or no effect 
C) the irrational belief that individual actions have great and clear effect 
D) the irrational belief that individual actions have little or no effect 
A) the rational belief that individual actions have great and clear effect 
B) the rational belief that individual actions have little or no effect 
C) the irrational belief that individual actions have great and clear effect 
D) the irrational belief that individual actions have little or no effect

Question 19

According to Duverger's Law, which of the following voting systems will eventually result in a two-party system?

Accepted Answer

A) first-past-the-post (FPTP) 
B) open-list proportional representation 
C) closed-list proportional representation 
D) mixed representation 
A) first-past-the-post (FPTP) 
B) open-list proportional representation 
C) closed-list proportional representation 
D) mixed representation

Question 20

Which of the following is an SMD system?

Accepted Answer

A) closed-list PR 
B) SNTV 
C) open-list PR 
D) FPTP 
A) closed-list PR 
B) SNTV 
C) open-list PR 
D) FPTP

Neocorporatism, also known as societal corporatism

List two arguments that critics make against the proportional representation system?

Electoral systems are

A system in which multiple parties exist but one wins every election and governs continuously is called a dominant-party system

Japan drew its electoral district lines to over-represent rural voters in order to

In majoritarian systems, candidates must win 50 percent plus one of the votes to be elected.

Japan responded to corruption scandals in the 1970s-1990s by

Explain the role of geographically-based, "regional" political parties vis-à-vis Duverger's Law.Please include in your answer a definition of Duverger's Law and an explanation of its consequences.

Attempts to organize associations to promote the rights of lower-caste Indians have been hindered by a

Explain two aspects of interest-group pluralism.

Under closed-list PR systems, political parties present ranked lists of candidates

Formal legal mechanisms that translate votes into control over political offices and shares of votes are called electoral systems.

A system in which each geographical district elects a single representative to a legislature is called proportional representation.

Corporatism mandated by the state is known as neo-corporatism.

A party system in which multiple parties and free and fair elections exist but one party wins every election and governs continuously is called a multi-party system.

Which region has the highest percentage of seats in the lower house occupied by women?

In a closed-list proportional representation system, voters select

The collective action problem originates with

According to Duverger's Law, which of the following voting systems will eventually result in a two-party system?

Which of the following is an SMD system?

Introduction

The Modern State

States, Citizens, and Regimes

States and Identity

Governing Institutions in Democracies

Contentious Politics: Social Movements, Political Violence, and Revolution

Authoritarian Institutions

Regime Change

Political Economy of Wealth

Political Economy of Development

Public Policies When Markets Fail: Welfare, Health, and the Environment

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Exam 6: Institutions of Participation and Representation in Democracies

Neocorporatism, also known as societal corporatism

List two arguments that critics make against the proportional representation system?

Electoral systems are

A system in which multiple parties exist but one wins every election and governs continuously is called a dominant-party system

Japan drew its electoral district lines to over-represent rural voters in order to

In majoritarian systems, candidates must win 50 percent plus one of the votes to be elected.

Japan responded to corruption scandals in the 1970s-1990s by

Explain the role of geographically-based, "regional" political parties vis-à-vis Duverger's Law.Please include in your answer a definition of Duverger's Law and an explanation of its consequences.

Attempts to organize associations to promote the rights of lower-caste Indians have been hindered by a

Explain two aspects of interest-group pluralism.

Under closed-list PR systems, political parties present ranked lists of candidates

Formal legal mechanisms that translate votes into control over political offices and shares of votes are called electoral systems.

A system in which each geographical district elects a single representative to a legislature is called proportional representation.

Corporatism mandated by the state is known as neo-corporatism.

A party system in which multiple parties and free and fair elections exist but one party wins every election and governs continuously is called a multi-party system.

Which region has the highest percentage of seats in the lower house occupied by women?

In a closed-list proportional representation system, voters select

The collective action problem originates with

According to Duverger's Law, which of the following voting systems will eventually result in a two-party system?

Which of the following is an SMD system?

Introduction

The Modern State

States, Citizens, and Regimes

States and Identity

Governing Institutions in Democracies

Contentious Politics: Social Movements, Political Violence, and Revolution

Authoritarian Institutions

Regime Change

Political Economy of Wealth

Political Economy of Development

Public Policies When Markets Fail: Welfare, Health, and the Environment

Filters